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Winter Vegetable Buckwheat Crostata with Cheddar & Honey

Winter Vegetable Buckwheat Crostata with Cheddar & Honey

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This rustic Winter Vegetable Buckwheat Crostata combines a buttery homemade buckwheat crust with caramelized fennel, leeks, and red chard, all layered with melty white cheddar and finished with a drizzle of lemon-sesame honey. Itโ€™s a perfect balance of savory and sweet, making it an excellent choice for healthy dinner recipes, easy dinner recipes, and high-protein meals. This crostata is a delicious homemade recipe for cozy winter nights.


Ingredients

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Buckwheat Dough

  • 6 oz all-purpose flour
  • 2 oz buckwheat flour
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 lb salted butter, cold and cubed
  • 2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp cold water

Crostata Filling

  • Olive oil
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 1 fennel bulb, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1 leek, thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch red chard, stemmed and roughly chopped (about 6 cups)
  • 1 lemon
  • 6 oz white cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)
  • 1 tbsp + 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves
  • Flaky sea salt, for serving

Instructions

  • Make the Buckwheat Dough:

    • In a food processor, pulse together the all-purpose flour, buckwheat flour, and salt.
    • Add the cold butter and oregano, then pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
    • With the processor running, drizzle in the cold water until the dough starts to pull away from the sides.
    • Gather the dough into a flat disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 45 minutes (or up to 3 days).
  • Prepare the Vegetables:

    • Heat a 12โ€ skillet over medium heat and coat the bottom with olive oil.
    • Add the fennel with a pinch of salt and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring often, until soft and caramelized. Transfer to a plate.
    • Add a little more olive oil, then sautรฉ the leeks with a pinch of salt for about 2 minutes. Transfer to the plate.
    • Add a bit more olive oil, then cook the chard with a pinch of salt and the juice of half a lemon for 30 seconds, until just wilted.
  • Assemble the Crostata:

    • Preheat the oven to 425ยฐF.
    • Let the chilled dough sit at room temperature for a few minutes, then roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a 12โ€ circle.
    • Transfer to a parchment-lined sheet pan.
    • Sprinkle half the cheddar over the dough, leaving a 1โ€ border.
    • Layer the chard, fennel, leeks, and remaining cheddar on top.
    • Fold the edges of the dough over the filling, pressing any cracks together.
    • Brush the edges with the beaten egg and sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame seeds.
  • Bake and Serve:

    • Bake for 35 minutes, until the crust is golden and crisp.
    • In a small bowl, mix the honey, oregano, 2 tsp lemon juice, and remaining 2 tsp sesame seeds.
    • Slice the crostata into 6-8 pieces.
    • Drizzle with the honey mixture and sprinkle with flaky sea salt before serving.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free option, substitute a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for the all-purpose flour.
  • Aged white cheddar or gruyere can be used for a bolder flavor.
  • Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg